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re: How difficult are babies really
Posted on 7/31/14 at 10:36 am to BoogaBear
Posted on 7/31/14 at 10:36 am to BoogaBear
Babies are great. Little kids are great.
When that girl gets her period...your life is OVER. fricking send them to boarding school til they are 21. They are crazy as hell.
We raised a boy and 3 girl children, and without a doubt the girls are harder.
When that girl gets her period...your life is OVER. fricking send them to boarding school til they are 21. They are crazy as hell.
We raised a boy and 3 girl children, and without a doubt the girls are harder.
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Posted on 7/31/14 at 10:38 am to Bussemer
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Go on Amazon and buy Baby Wise.
I found this book to be completely worthless.
I have a 7 month old and the fact that you're excited/worrying shows you will do great. Like others have said, really step up for your wife with house work, laundry, dinner, etc. Congrats
Posted on 7/31/14 at 10:38 am to BoogaBear
ell jr. is almost 9 months. The first 2 months were the toughest, but really, it's because you spend all that time adjusting and learning and not sleeping. Once we adjusted to him and he adjusted his sleeping, it's been pretty smooth.
He is, by far, the coolest person I know.
Congrats.
He is, by far, the coolest person I know.
Congrats.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 10:39 am to Draven
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Another key thing you need to do is to sleep whenever your baby sleeps.
this...my sister is a new mom (my niece is 9 days old) and she tries to do this especially during the day. Also, she says the hardest thing is there is no asking her to wait just a minute. When it's time, it's time right now for whatever she needs.
But I love her so much I could just eat her up.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 10:39 am to BoogaBear
its tough but a labor of love. prayers that you have a healthy little one.......the alternative can be earth-shattering.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 10:39 am to Draven
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I actually liked having my kids sleep in the middle of us.
I know people who have a kids that they did this with and now that the kids are 5-6 they cant get them out of their bed. To each his own, but Ill pass.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 10:40 am to NoHoTiger
Not a parent
Posted on 7/31/14 at 10:40 am to lsuhunt555
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quote:I actually liked having my kids sleep in the middle of us. I know people who have a kids that they did this with and now that the kids are 5-6 they cant get them out of their bed. To each his own, but Ill pass.
the cuddle factor is awesome, but we NEVER perpetuated that because it only creates issues moving forward.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 10:40 am to ell_13
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He is, by far, the coolest person I know.
Cooler than hcb?
Posted on 7/31/14 at 10:41 am to TDTGodfather
If you plan on being a good parent, it's tough. How tough will depend on the child though, health issues, temperament, sleeping habits will all factor in. Also, how much help you get from your family is a big factor too. My family and my wife's family both never help. We are lucky to get a night every seven weeks off. By contrast I have a friend who every Fri/Sat, their parents take the kids, so they have more children than I'm willing to given my situation.
The biggest thing is that everything you have come to know will end. You will now only see your friends about 1/3 as often. Your only time to yourselves will be after bed time, but before you fall asleep, which have to be close or you won't get any sleep. It's worth it though. You get to get on Ebay and get all the toys again that you had as a kid and buy them "for the kid".
The biggest thing is that everything you have come to know will end. You will now only see your friends about 1/3 as often. Your only time to yourselves will be after bed time, but before you fall asleep, which have to be close or you won't get any sleep. It's worth it though. You get to get on Ebay and get all the toys again that you had as a kid and buy them "for the kid".
Posted on 7/31/14 at 10:41 am to CharlesLSU
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the cuddle factor is awesome
Yea, ill cuddle with my kid on the couch, but not the bed.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 10:41 am to lsuhunt555
I've met hcb. Yes. 
Posted on 7/31/14 at 10:42 am to BoogaBear
Yes, yes they are and although in some ways they get easier as they get older...they also get to be pains in the asses, stupid, and cost more money.
Some babies are easier than others as well as kids. Don't let it scare you though. You learn to adapt.
Some babies are easier than others as well as kids. Don't let it scare you though. You learn to adapt.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 10:43 am to CharlesLSU
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the cuddle factor is awesome, but we NEVER perpetuated that because it only creates issues moving forward.
The same for us.
Although, you have to do what fits with your family. For some family units, this routine works out well.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 10:43 am to CharlesLSU
Double post
This post was edited on 7/31/14 at 10:44 am
Posted on 7/31/14 at 10:44 am to Draven
quote:He slept in a pack-n-play at the foot of our bed for the first 3 months. But once he was sleeping through the night, he went to his own room. It's been awesome. Also, if a newborn is sleeping in between you, he's not very safe or secure.
I actually liked having my kids sleep in the middle of us. A lot of people don't, but I liked the idea of my kids feeling safe and secure at night. And also I didn't have to keep getting up every time they cried or needed something.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 10:44 am to Paige
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Not a parent
Nope...I'm an aunt. I spend lots of time with her, but I get to do all the cool stuff and hug her and play with her. Poopy diapers, crying, and lack of sleep are mommy and daddy times.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 10:45 am to BoogaBear
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It's a girl BTW.
Dibs.
Posted on 7/31/14 at 10:45 am to BoogaBear
we rarely slept for the first year. Our boy has colic and rarely slept unless it was on us, or he just cried non stop. It was really fricking rough. My wife and I were at each others throats from frustration and lack of sleep. But he's almost 4 now, and he is the most amazing thing. The only problem now, is dealing with my own issues regarding him. I constantly have panic attacks thinking about bad things that could happen to him out in the world. That now keeps me up at night. It's only going to get worse as he gets older. I guess that's part of being a parent.
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